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课件网) Unit 2 Looking into the future Using language：Should We Fight New Technology 选必一Unit2 R&W Reading and Writing Teaching objectives By the end of this period, you will be able to… 1. read magazine columns to understand their textual structure and linguistic characteristics 2. learn how to ask questions, illustrate points and demonstrate ideas in an argumentative essay. 3. master the general method of argumentative writing. 4. write an argumentative essay on the pros and cons of future scientific and technological development. CONTENTS Lead in part 01 Writing part 03 Reading part 02 Lead in part01 What`s in the video Driverless car. A driverless car is an automobile（汽车） that has an autopilot(自动驾驶) system allowing it to safely move from one place to another without help from a human driver. Lead in Reading part02 Activity 1 Read for structure The main idea of each paragraph para. contents 1 2 3 4 describe the hot issue discuss the disadvantages discuss the advantages give an opinion Activity 2 Fast reading Structure Disadvantages Advantages “My” opinion Text type: A. narrative（叙述） essay B. expository（说明文） essay C. argumentative (议论）essay Issue Activity 3 Careful reading Paragraph 1 Q: What is the purpose of introducing the car crash advances in technology PROs CONs The writer wants to lead in a burning issue. Activity 3 Careful reading Read paragraph 1 and fill in the chart. Should we fight driverless cars Side Attitude Options Various people The family of the decreased The car company Yes Yes No ... the public should oppose the idea of developing driverless cars. ... were unnecessary and could even be dangerous. ... should cease accepting technology just because it is new. … still claimed that most people would be travelling in driverless cars one day soon. Important phrases in paragraph 1 1. 令人震惊的新闻标题 2. 无人驾驶模式 3. 停止做某事 4. 为某事道歉 1. a shocking headline 2. driverless mode 3. cease doing sth 4. apologise for sth Activity 3 Careful reading Paragraph 2 Q1. What's the topic sentence of this paragraph Q2. How does the writer develop this paragraph Q3: The author takes the Amish as an example to_____. a topic sentence an example show life without new technology is even better Activity 3 Careful reading Paragraph 2 Important phrases in paragraph 2 1. 一方面 2. 没有... 3. 崇尚简单生活 4. 重视... 5. 关心奢侈品 6. 欣赏自然环境 7. 甚至可以说 1. on the one hand 2. in the absence of 3. advocate a simple life 4. with an emphasis on 5. care about luxuries 6. appreciate the natural environment 7. It could even be argued that Activity 3 Careful reading Paragraph 3 a topic sentence an example Q: What are the listed advantages (key words) The latest weather-tracking computer programmes give people lots of warnings about potential natural disasters, which saves many lives. The Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily e ... ...
